Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams With Her Feet - Class 6 Poorvi NCERT Solution
This guide offers complete, easy-to-understand solutions for all questions and activities in the section "Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams With Her Feet" from Unit 5 of the NCERT Class 6 English textbook, Poorvi. Explore the inspiring story of Ila Sachani and learn about her journey, the art of embroidery, and the power of determination.
Table of Contents
1. Let us do these activities before we read (Page 21)
I. Look at the given picture and information. Discuss the questions with your teacher and classmates.
- Do you think Pranav's task is simple? Why or why not?
No, Pranav's task is not simple. Painting with one's feet requires immense practice, control, and concentration, which is much harder than using hands. - How does Pranav's special ability make you feel?
Pranav's ability makes me feel inspired and amazed. It shows that with a strong will, a person can overcome any physical challenge. - What qualities do you think were important for Pranav to become successful?
Qualities like determination, patience, hard work, and a positive attitude were very important for his success. - What message does Pranav’s story give us?
Pranav’s story teaches us that we should never give up, no matter what difficulties we face. Our limitations do not define us; our courage and efforts do.
II. Look at the picture of Kathiawar embroidery. Discuss in pairs.
- List the steps you think are needed to create this embroidery.
The steps would be: first, drawing the design on the cloth; second, choosing the right coloured threads; third, threading the needle; and finally, making small, neat stitches to fill the design. - Discuss if these steps can be done with feet, instead of hands.
It seems very difficult, but maybe possible. Holding the needle and cloth with feet and making precise stitches would require a lot of skill and practice. - What efforts would be needed if someone has to embroider with their feet? Do you think it is possible?
It would need incredible focus, flexibility, and years of practice to train the feet to do such delicate work. Yes, I think it is possible, as people can achieve amazing things with dedication.
2. Let us discuss (Page 25)
Read the paragraphs and write the main idea for each. Then, match the main idea with two supporting details.
| Paragraph | Main Idea | Two Supporting Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Ila Sachani's colourful embroidery | (i) Examples of embroidered things (ii) Ila's use of a shiny needle |
| 2-3 | Early challenges and family support | (i) Ila was born without the use of her hands. (ii) Her family taught her to use her feet for embroidery. |
| 4 | Mastering different embroidery styles | (i) She became an expert at threading a needle with her feet. (ii) She learned Kachhi, Kashmiri, and Lucknawi styles. |
| 5 | Gaining local admiration | (i) She first made designs for family and friends. (ii) Soon, her talent was discovered by the whole village. |
| 6 | Recognition at a state exhibition | (i) The government office in Surat displayed her work. (ii) People purchased her creations, making her famous. |
| 7 | National recognition and awards | (i) She participated in national-level exhibitions. (ii) She received many awards, including the President's Medal. |
| 8-9 | Message of her life story | (i) Financial independence and joy (ii) Challenges can be turned into victories |
3. Let us think and reflect (Page 26)
I. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.
"Unlike other children, she could not use her hands in the usual way. While other small hands drew figures in the sand or plucked wild flowers, she wondered why she could not join them. She too wanted to hold a chalk in her hands and draw figures on a slate."
- Choose the correct option to fill in the blank... 'Unlike other children' means that Ila was _______________ (unaware/ different/ simple)
Answer: different - What could Ila have felt when she could not join others in things they did?
She might have felt sad, left out, and frustrated because she couldn't do the simple things other children enjoyed. - Complete the following with a suitable reason.
Ila could not draw figures on the slate because _______________.
Answer: ...her hands did not work in the usual way.
II. What creative ways did Ila and her family use to overcome the challenges she faced?
Her family taught her to use her feet to do Kathiawar embroidery. Her parents also helped her learn to do other daily tasks like eating and combing her hair with her legs.
III. How did ‘new independence' help Ila?
'New independence' helped Ila by allowing her to earn a regular income from her art. More importantly, it brought her joy and satisfaction in doing something she loved.
IV. Why was the first state exhibition an important event in Ila's life?
The first state exhibition was important because it introduced her talent to a wider audience. People loved her work and bought it, which opened new doors for her and made her famous.
V. What does the sentence, ‘art has the power to rise above physical boundaries and touch the soul', tell us about the power of art?
This sentence means that art is a powerful form of expression that isn't limited by physical abilities. It can connect with people's emotions and feelings deeply, no matter how it is created.
VI. How can we be helpful and encouraging like Ila's family and friends when someone faces challenges?
We can be helpful by offering our support, showing them we believe in them, and helping them find new ways to do things. Being patient and celebrating their efforts is also very important.
VII. How can Ila's story help others to overcome challenges in their lives?
Ila's story shows that with determination, hard work, and a positive attitude, any challenge can be overcome. It teaches us not to give up on our dreams and that our abilities are not limited by our physical challenges.
4. Let us learn (Page 26-28)
I. Match the word to its correct synonym in Column C.
- tiny → small
- wonderful → fantastic
- quiet → silent
- task → work
- tough → difficult
II. Unscramble the antonyms of the words in Column A.
- 1. tiny - E G H U → HUGE
- 2. wonderful - R E E B L I T R → TERRIBLE
- 3. quiet - I Y N S O → NOISY
- 4. task - S I A E M T P → PASTIME
- 5. tough - S E Y A → EASY
III. Read the sentences from the text and focus on the highlighted words.
1. The highlighted words show a (ii) Large quantity.
2. Fill in the blanks:
- We saw many buses on the road.
- How much milk do you want?
- There is a lot of milk needed.
- I need many examples.
- I have lots of energy left.
- I ate a lot of rice.
5. Let us listen (Page 28)
You will listen to a talk about Kathiawar embroidery. As you listen, circle the correct option.
- Form: (i) old
- Colours: (ii) bright
- Stitches: (ii) chain stitch
- Seen on: (i) children's caps
- Things used: (i) small mirrors
- Designs: (ii) squares and triangles
6. Let us speak (Page 29)
In pairs, write down two questions you would like to ask Ila Sachani.
Here are two example questions:
1. What was the most difficult design you have ever created with your feet?
2. How did you feel when you received the President's Medal?
7. Let us write (Page 29)
Now, write a paragraph describing the artwork that you have created. Give a suitable title to your paragraph.
A Garden on Cardboard
I created a piece of art called "A Garden on Cardboard." For this, I used a piece of an old cardboard box as my canvas. I collected some colourful fallen flowers, small twigs, and green leaves from my garden. First, I arranged the twigs to look like the trunk and branches of a tree. Then, I carefully pasted the green leaves on the branches. Finally, I used the colourful flower petals to make bright flowers on my tree and some on the ground below. My artwork shows a beautiful, blooming tree and reminds me that we can create wonderful things from waste items.
